# Match3 vs Blind Opera

The clearest difference is price: Match3 at Free against Blind Opera's $3.99. Match3 also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 1). Blind Opera's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Match3 is free to download; Blind Opera costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Blind Opera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match3 has 6.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match3 | Blind Opera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match3-win-cash/id6444769540/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-opera/id6810577410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 500 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blitz Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676925515) | [Lee Boats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888753315) |

## What reviewers say

### Match3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match3-win-cash/id6444769540)

Engage in a classic match-3 puzzle experience where your skills can earn you real cash prizes. Compete against others in multiplayer modes or free tournaments, utilize exclusive boosters, and climb leaderboards for daily challenges and rewards.

**Highlights:** Classic Match 3 gameplay, Real cash prizes, Exclusive boosters and power-ups, Multiplayer mode, Free tournaments, Leaderboard challenges

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive games
- 💰 Ability to win real money
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Variety of game modes
- ⚡ Fast-paced gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Accounts being locked or banned without explanation
- 💸 Difficulty withdrawing winnings
- 🤖 Potential bot players
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in matchmaking and payouts
- 🧭 Slow processing of payouts

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent diamond/coin rewards
- Sudden game freezes or crashes
- Incorrect 'no more moves' notifications

**Requested features**

- More free coins/diamonds to play
- Improved customer support response times
- Clearer withdrawal policies and processes
- Ability to see active player counts for each game mode


### Blind Opera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-opera/id6810577410)

Transform your music library into immersive, reactive visual journeys. Explore dynamic worlds generated by your songs, featuring racing, target shooting, and relaxing modes.

**Highlights:** Music-generated courses, Reactive visual effects, Target gameplay and scoring, Variant Mode, Rewind Mode, Relaxation Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match3 free?

Match3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blind Opera free?

Blind Opera costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Match3 or Blind Opera?

Blind Opera is rated higher. Match3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Blind Opera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Match3 or Blind Opera have ads?

Neither Match3 nor Blind Opera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Match3 or Blind Opera?

Match3 ships an update weekly, and Blind Opera weekly. Most recently, Match3 was updated on October 27, 2026 and Blind Opera on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*